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WestJet Sparks Outcry with Paid Recline Option on Economy Seats

CALGARY, AB—Canadian low-cost carrier (LCC) WestJet has ignited a fierce debate after confirming plans to convert the reclining function on some economy class seats into a paid option. This move
U.S. H-1B Visa Fee Hike: New $100,000 Charge Primarily Targets Overseas Applicants

SEOUL/WASHINGTON D.C. — The controversial $100,000 fee increase for the U.S. H-1B specialty occupation visa, announced last month, will primarily be imposed on new applicants residing outside th

NATO Deputy Secretary General Pledges to Strengthen Substantive Cooperation with South Korea, Including Defense Industry

SEOUL - Radmila Šekerinska, Deputy Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), announced her intention to strengthen substantive cooperation with South Korea, with a str

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Samcheok City Branch of the Korea Senior Citizens Association Extends Helping Hand to Yeongnam Wildfire Victims… Donates 6.48 Million Won: The Samcheok City Branch of the Korea Senior Citizens Association (Chairman Park Jae-ok) visited Samcheok City Hall on May 28, 202 ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.05.30

Samcheok Senior Welfare Center, in Partnership with Wooyang Foundation, Provides 'Nutritional Porridge' to Vulnerable Seniors: Samcheok Senior Welfare Center (Director Eom Ki-dae) has been selected for the '2025 Wooyang Foundation Nutritional Porridge Suppo ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.05.30

Samcheok City Recruits Vocational Training Participants to Help with Re-employment: Samcheok City is recruiting participants for vocational training to enhance job skills and expand re-employment opportunities for ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.05.30

Symphony Flowing Above the Sea: Samcheok to Host '2025 Eoullim Concert,' Elevating Local Culture: Samcheok City will host the '2025 Eoullim Concert,' a specially planned performance, on Saturday, June 28th, at 5 PM at the Samche ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.05.30

Samcheok City Battles Heatwave with 'Conscience Umbrellas,' Prioritizing Citizen and Tourist Heatstroke Prevention: Samcheok City has launched its 'Conscience Umbrella Rental Service' to help citizens and tourists prevent heatstroke in anticipati ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.05.30

Samcheok City to Host 2025 Youth Harmony Festival 'Together, Green'... A 'Lucky' Festival Planned by Youth Themselves: The Samcheok City Youth Center will host the 2025 Samcheok City Youth Harmony Festival, "Together, Green," on Friday, June 6th, fr ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.05.30

34 Dead from Contaminated Medical Fentanyl in Argentina; Authorities Launch Nationwide Investigation: A nationwide emergency has been declared in Argentina as the death toll from contaminated medical fentanyl has risen to 34. An add ...; KIM YOUNG MIN Specialized Reporter 2025.05.29

Vero AI Acquires US Patent for AI Technology Understanding Pet Emotions, Accelerating Smart Collar Development: AI startup Vero AI (CEO Jung So-young) is drawing attention from the industry as its innovative technology, which allows AI to pre ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.05.29

'Sell USA, Buy Korea' Re-emerges: Domestic Individual Investors Liquidate US Stocks and Return to Korean Market: A distinct "money movement" phenomenon is evident as domestic individual investors withdraw from US stocks and reallocate funds to ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.05.29

Fruits, a powerful weapon to lower stomach cancer risk... Salty food is 'poison': A recent study attracting significant attention has revealed that a diet rich in fruit significantly lowers the risk of developing ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.05.29

European Union to Mandate 10% Water Use Reduction by 2030... Water Security Emergency Amidst Climate Crisis: The European Union (EU) is pushing for a measure that would mandate its 27 member states to reduce water consumption by at least 1 ...; Desk 2025.05.29

Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries Intensifies Joint Research with European Advanced Maritime Mobility Institutions... Aims to Secure a Head Start in 'Decarbonization and Digitalization': The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, in collaboration with the National Institute of Science and Technology Human Resources Devel ...; Desk 2025.05.29

Cheonan City Receives Minister of Environment's Commendation for Biodiversity Efforts Recognized for Contributions to Biodiversity Enhancement: Cheonan City announced that it was awarded an institutional commendation from the Minister of Environment for its contributions to ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.05.28

Cheonan City Establishes 'Circular System' for Paper Cartons From Collection to Recycled Product Development and Usage: Cheonan City is taking steps to build a virtuous cycle system for paper cartons, aiming to increase collection rates and promote r ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.05.28

Singapore Rises to 4th in Global Startup Ecosystem, Solidifying Position as Asia's Innovation Hub: Singapore – Singapore has climbed one spot to 4th place in the 2025 Global Startup Ecosystem Rankings, firmly establishing i ...; KIM YOUNG MIN Specialized Reporter 2025.05.28

Philippines Waives Visa for Indian Tourists for 14 Days to Become Southeast Asian Tourism Hub: Manila, Philippines – The Philippines has announced a new visa-free entry policy for Indian tourists, allowing stays of up t ...; Hee Chan Kim Reporter 2025.05.28

Philippines' Defense Imports from Israel Face Chill: South China Sea Sovereignty and Gaza War Impacts Analyzed: JERUSALEM – The Philippines, a long-standing major defense client of Israel, has recently shown signs of cooling relations w ...; Hannah Yeh Reporter 2025.05.28

Philippine Tourism Secretary Unexpectedly Resigns, Industry Awaits Future Moves Amidst Strong Support: Manila, Philippines – Philippine Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco has tendered her 'courtesy resignation' on Thursd ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.05.28

Philippines Strives to Expand Water Access and Promote Organic Agriculture for Food Security: Manila, Philippines – The Philippines faces a complex set of challenges: limited access to safe water, deteriorating soil qu ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2025.05.28

"Is it safe to travel to Japan?" ...Tension mounts as Kyushu's Sakurajima volcano erupts for a week: Kagoshima, Japan – The active volcano Sakurajima, located in southern Kyushu, Japan, has been erupting explosively for over ...; JEONG CHAN MYEONG Senior Reporter 2025.05.28